-LRB- Travel + Leisure -RRB- -- With airports from New York to Sydney getting upgrades , Travel + Leisure picks our favorite restaurants , bars , lounges , shops and spas .

Travelers can tuck into skirt steak tacos at Bonfire , a Todd English restaurant in Terminal B of Boston 's Logan International Airport .

RESTAURANTS

Boston : Bonfire , Logan International Airport

Todd English continues to expand his empire with the third outpost of his South American-inspired steak house , Bonfire , at Terminal B. Grilled chicharrones -LRB- crispy pork in chimichurri sauce -RRB- and skirt steak topped with chipotle aioli and avocado crema are standouts . bonfiresteakhouse.com .

London : Plane Restaurant , Heathrow Airport

Gordon Ramsay 's first airport restaurant opens this month in Terminal 5 . In addition to a Michelin star-worthy menu -LRB- braised pork cheeks with honey and cloves and brioche French toast with treacle-cured bacon in the mornings -RRB- , travelers can opt for special `` picnics '' - to-go . baa.com .

Stockholm : Max , Arlanda Airport

A cross between In-N-Out Burger and McDonald 's , Max is a family-run Swedish fast-food chain that dates back to 1968 . Now it has brought its brand of trans-fat-free , made-to-order Swedish burgers and crispy fries to the capital 's airport -LRB- Terminal 4 -RRB- . For those trying to stay fit while on the road , there 's the Delifresh menu , including a chicken burger served with fresh fruit salad . max.se .

BARS

Copenhagen : Nørrebro Bryghus , Copenhagen Airport

Denmark has experienced an artisanal beer resurgence in the last few years with the opening of 25 new microbreweries . Ushering in a new era is the Nørrebro Bryghus , whose owner Anders Kissmeyer recently opened a branch between terminals 2 and 3 -LRB- before security -RRB- . Always on tap : four different Danish seasonal , handcrafted beers served at its stainless-steel bar . cph.dk .

New York : Vino Volo , JFK

This contemporary wine bar recently launched a fifth airport location at American Airlines ' Terminal 8 . The dimly lit , cream - and brown-tinged venue stocks bottles from around the world , including little-known vintages from the Hudson River Valley . vinovolo.com .

Singapore : Post Bar , Changi Airport

Taking design cues from its namesake older sibling in the Fullerton Hotel , the just-opened Post Bar in Terminal 3 mixes traditional and modern design elements -LRB- retro Artichoke lamps ; an illuminated honey-onyx bar -RRB- . The best part ? It 's open 24 hours a day . fullertonhotel.com .

LOUNGES

Geneva : Swiss Lounges , Geneva International Airport

When it came to designing new lounges for Geneva Airport , Swiss Air stuck to what it knows best -- being Swiss . More than 10 tons of limestone from the Jura Mountains were used in the construction , the menu consists of national dishes such as älplermakkaroni -LRB- Alpine-style macaroni-and-cheese -RRB- , and the chocolate leather chairs and sofas were produced by Vitra -LRB- though designed by Londoner Jasper Morrison -RRB- . swiss.com .

Los Angeles : Oneworld , LAX

San Francisco-based Gensler Architects -LRB- currently at work on JFK 's new JetBlue terminal -RRB- have created a 15,000-square-foot eco-lounge that evokes a contemporary California-cool vibe , with sea grass-resin panels , chiseled limestone walls , B&B Italia chairs and walnut-wood partitions . First - and business-class passengers can freshen up in one of nine shower suites . lawa.org/lax .

Munich : Lufthansa , Munich Airport International

Passengers at the new Lufthansa first-class lounge in Munich can expect red-carpet treatment : in-lounge security and separate passport control -LRB- no long lines -RRB- , and a chauffeured Mercedes-Benz S-Class or Porsche Cayenne to take travelers directly to their aircraft . The two-story , 9,000-square-foot lounge also includes a white-marble and oak bathroom with three showers , a Jacuzzi and Dr. Hauschka products . lufthansa.com .

Sydney : Qantas , Sydney Airport

Australia 's premier interior and furniture designer , Marc Newson , has put his futuristic feng shui touch on the carrier 's new first-class lounge . A brilliant wall of 8,400 plants offsets a striking all-white entrance . Once inside , you 'll find a 48-seat Neil Perry restaurant . sydneyairport.com.au .

SHOPS

London : Harrods , Heathrow International Airport

Among the 30-plus new shops at Terminal 5 will be an 11,000-square-foot Harrods . The outpost of this shopping institution plans to stock high-end labels such as Anya Hindmarch , Pucci and Luella when it opens in March . baa.com .

Tokyo : Fifth Avenue , Narita International Airport

Do n't expect traditional sake sets at Fifth Avenue , the latest duty-free mall to open at Japan 's international airport . Instead , spend your leftover yen at one of eight designer boutiques : Bulgari , Burberry , Cartier , Coach , Gucci , Hermès , Salvatore Ferragamo and Tiffany & Co. narita-airport . jp/en .

SPAS

Amsterdam : XpresSpa , Schiphol

The U.S.-based spa has made its first foray into Europe , bringing signature massage loungers and manicure stations to Level 2 of Schiphol . Indulge in a quick manicure or pedicure , or try an olive-oil and - leaf mask . There 's also a full range of waxing and UV nail enhancements and gentleman 's facials . xpresspa.com .

Hong Kong : OM Spa , Hong Kong International Airport

A long layover in Hong Kong is now a blessing in disguise , thanks to the opening of the OM Spa at the Regal Airport Hotel . The contemporary space is equipped with mosaic steam rooms and outdoor massage beds . Choose from more than 30 treatments , including seed scrubs and jasmine milk baths and take a dip in the hotel 's 70-foot-long indoor and outdoor pools . regalhotel.com .

London : Elemis Travel Spa , Heathrow International Airport

British Airways passengers at Terminal 5 need just 15 minutes to be fully reinvigorated . London-based Elemis has partnered with British Airways at their new lounges -LRB- or , as BA calls them , `` galleries '' -RRB- . The four signature treatments -LRB- including a scalp , hand and foot massage , and a facial -RRB- start with a lime-infused compress and take place in a state-of-the-art heated massage chair . elemis.com . E-mail to a friend

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Gordon Ramsay 's first airport restaurant opens soon in London 's Heathrow

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Vino Volo , in New York 's JFK airport , stocks wines from around the world

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OM Spa at Hong Kong 's Regal Airport Hotel offers more than 30 treatments